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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,153

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,427

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,617

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $8,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $40,065
Base Invoice $30,927 $37,261
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
AWD   2,235
Navigation system   1,855
Adaptive cruise control   500
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
AWD   2,078
Navigation system   1,716
Adaptive cruise control   460
Options (change) 2,208 4,590
Options (change) 1,840 4,254
Destination 850 925
Total Price $36,153 $45,580
Total Invoice $33,617 $42,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,632
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,873
Model Year20152015
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$36,153$45,580
Adjustments for Features-2,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,948$45,580
Total Invoice$33,617$42,440
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,567$42,440

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015
ModelForesterIS
Trim2.0XT Touring350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,510$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152015
ModelForesterIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in183.7 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height66.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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